"TOMATOES" FEW CALORIES,RICH IN NUTRIENTS

Nutritionists recommend eating plenty of tomatoes because they are very low in calories but rich in vitamins,minerals,and micronutrients. A 100g tomato contains only 20 calories. These calories can be easily absorbed by the body. The low calorie content of tomato makes it a favorite of obese people. It is often recommended in weight loss programs, as it provides you some of the essential minerals and vitamins, fills your stomach, and does not add calories to your body.

Tomato is rich in vitamin C and contains some vitamins B and A. This versatile vegetable is also a good source of calcium and iron and contains some amounts of phosphorous,sulfur, and potassium.

The nutritional value of tomato makes it good for weight loss,obesity,
eye disorders,urinary tract infection,liver disorders,jaundice,indigestion
morning sickness, constipation, diarrhea, intestinal disorders,and diabetes
It also helps in cleansing the body.

All these in 1 cup of tomatoes:
The following nutrition information is for one serving of tomatoes. That would be about one cup of chopped or sliced tomatoes, or 180 grams.This general information is for any variety of red tomatoes.( Source of Information: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.)

MACRONUTRIENTS:
Water:170.10g
Calories:32
Protein:1.58g
Carbohydrates:7.06g
Fiber:2.2g
Sugars:4.73g
Total Fat:0.36g
Saturated Fat:0.083g
Monounsaturated Fat:0.092g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.243g
Cholesterol:0mg

Micronutrients:
Calcium:18mg.
Iron:0.49mg
Magnesium:20mg
Phosphorous:43mg
Potassium:427mg
Sodium:9mg
Zinc:0.31mg
Vitamin C:22.9mg
Thiamin:0.067mg
Riboflavin:0.034mg
Niacin:1.069mg
Pantothenic Acid:0.160mg
Vitamin B6:0.144mg
Vitamin B12:0mcg
Folate:27mcg
Vitamin A:1499IU
Vitamin E:0.97mg
Vitamin K:14.2mcg

Phytonutrients:
Phytosterols:13mg
Beta Carotene:808mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin:182mcg
Lycopene:4631mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin:221mcg